Postcode Analysis Sandwell, West Midlands

PARK LANE, B69 4LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK LANE, B69 4LP.

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Population

282

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 39,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: B69 4LP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

B69 4LP is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

B69 4LP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Lane, 0.6km from Langley in Oldbury (Sandwell). Administratively it sits within Langley ward and the Warley constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a multiethnic urban high streets zone — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sandwell.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for B69 4LP are sourced from Output Area E00050596 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for B69 4LP. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British66.7%
Asian / British Asian19.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around B69 4LP is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences47
Vehicle crime29
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order9
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Langley Primary School

Good449 pupils0.4 km
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The Orchard School

Requires Improvement145 pupils0.9 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good452 pupils1.0 km
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Rood End Primary School

Requires Improvement492 pupils1.1 km
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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement226 pupils1.1 km
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Rounds Green Primary School

Requires Improvement1.2 km
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St James CofE Primary School

Good486 pupils1.2 km
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The Primrose Centre

Good5 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Snackumz0.9 km
  • Wholefoods World Limited - C/o Lok'nStore0.5 km
  • One Stop Shopping0.9 km
  • Langley Supermarket0.5 km
  • Artisan Vapor and Food Supplies0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Holiday Inn0.5 km
  • Domo Boutique Hotel0.9 km
  • Haya Guest House0.9 km
  • Ibis Stylus0.6 km
  • Ramada Oldbury0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Half Penny Farm0.5 km
  • Oldbury Social Club Bar & Grill Nepali Chef Indian Food & Takeaway0.9 km
  • The George Inn0.9 km
  • The Coal Shed0.3 km
  • The Crosswells Inn0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Cafelicious0.6 km
  • Customer Cafe0.3 km
  • Blairs Caribbean Takeaway0.9 km
  • Dessert Binge1.0 km
  • Flip Out Sandwell0.5 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Hot Wok0.5 km
  • Italian Express Pizza & Pasta0.9 km
  • Peters Huts0.2 km
  • John's Fast Food0.9 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Asda Stores Limited0.3 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Langley Green0.7 km
  • Sandwell & Dudley1.5 km
  • Rowley Regis2.2 km